A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
Solidified more meaningful and direct
access to Members of Congress and
staff responsible for overseeing federal
agencies (e.g., EPA, FDA) and involved
in supporting legislation and policies that
affect the fragrance industry.
IMPACT FOR THE PUBLIC
Achieved better representation of
constituent interests by better educating
their elected officials.
RESULT #4
Persuaded EPA to prioritize addressing
the fragrance industry in its review of
new chemical approvals.
IMPACT FOR MEMBER BUSINESSES
Accelerated the review timeline for new
fragrance and fragrance-related materials
for use in consumer products.
IMPACT FOR THE PUBLIC
Protected the public from disclosure
schemes that were not based on sound
science and could have resulted in greater
risk of counterfeit products, increased in
costs of goods, and consumer confusion.
RESULT #7
Highly engaged in the defeat of
19 chemical bans and chemical
management bills in 8 states.
IMPACT FOR MEMBER BUSINESSES
Eliminated the need for increased cost in
unnecessary regulatory compliance.
IMPACT FOR THE PUBLIC
Prevented chemical programs that were not
based on sound science or state-of-the-art
safety assessment methods.
RESULT #5
Obtained key exemptions in California
SB 1249 (animal testing ban on
cosmetics) that have particular
significance to fragrance and drove
the language toward alignment with
existing laws. RESULT #8
Initiated development of The
Fragrance Conservatory as a credible
fragrance ingredient resource for
consumers and other stakeholders.
Gained consensus and support
from other customer associations
and CPGs towards the continued
development of The Fragrance
Conservatory (a dynamic online
resource of credible and relatable
information about fragrance and
fragrance ingredients).
IMPACT FOR MEMBER BUSINESSES IMPACT FOR MEMBER BUSINESSES
IMPACT FOR THE PUBLIC
Promoted access to newer and greener
fragrances as well as jobs in innovation
and STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art, and Math).
Preserved global commerce—continued
sales in California and China—averting
significant negative consequences for the
industry.
IMPACT FOR THE PUBLIC
Advanced public interest in alternatives to
animal testing while preserving consumer
choice.
RESULT #6
Heavily engaged as key partners in
blocking 14 unworkable ingredient
disclosure bills in 7 states.
IMPACT FOR MEMBER BUSINESSES
Prevented unworkable regulatory
requirements, protected intellectual
property (IP), and eliminated the need for
increased cost in unnecessary regulatory
compliance. Preserved flexibility
for individual companies to develop
transparency programs that best address
their consumers’ interests.
Addressing the current void in consumer-
relevant information on fragrance and
fragrance ingredients. This helps members
communicate more effectively and credibly
with consumers and other stakeholders
(media, NGOs, regulators) seeking
information as fragrance ingredient
disclosures continue to multiply.
IMPACT FOR THE PUBLIC
Empowering public education and
providing access to credible information
about fragrance. This will minimize
consumer confusion and enhance consumer
understanding and confidence in the
fragrances and fragranced products they
use.
RESULT #9
Heavily engaged as key partners in
blocking Health Canada proposals
that would have automatically denied
confidential business information
(CBI) protection for a number of
fragrances in Canada.
IMPACT FOR MEMBER BUSINESSES
Prevented loss of millions of dollars
in member company CBI and IP
investments.
IMPACT FOR THE PUBLIC
Promoted access to a variety of
innovative fragranced products that
enhance life. Prevented increased risk
of counterfeit products.
RESULT #10
Highly involved as key partners
in securing concentration ranges
in Health Canada’s Hazardous
Product Regulation (HCHP).
IMPACT FOR MEMBER BUSINESSES
Protected millions of dollars in
member CBI and IP fragrance
materials. Prevented escalation in
compliance costs.
IMPACT FOR THE PUBLIC
Protected the rights of consumers
to quality and affordable fragranced
products.
And this is just the beginning. With
the momentum of this moment and the
energy of our tribe, we know we are
poised to deliver even more value for
our members and all people in 2019—
from the introduction of the Importance
& Benefits of Fragrance Initiative, the
launch of The Fragrance Conservatory,
to the continued expansion of our
advocacy efforts, and so much more.
Finally, positively none of this
would be possible without YOU—our
passionate and steadfast members.
Thank you for empowering and
emboldening us this year in our mission
of promoting and protecting the power
of fragrance to enhance lives. We look
forward to all we will achieve together
in the coming year.
Farah K. Ahmed,
President & CEO
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